In other news Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke voiced concern about slow economic growth, saying the Fed would take action if needed to help the U.S. economic recovery along.
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News Wrap: Bernanke Promises to Bolster Recovery If Needed
A news report from North Korea said that the country executed a former Cabinet official who was in charge of talks with South Korea. Kwon Ho Ung, who was Pyongyang’s chief delegate to South Korea from 2004 to 2007 was executed by firing squad.
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Christians were disheartened this month when the government proposed the kind of anti-conversion law that other nations have used as a pretext for falsely accusing Christians of coercion.
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Buddhist Bhutan Proposes Anti- Conversion Law
Cult leader Tony Alamo should get a new trial because sex with minors was “incidental” to his purpose for traveling across state lines, his lawyer argues in Alamo’s most recent appellate brief. The lawyer’s brief also argues Alamo deserves to be resentenced by a different judge because of statements U.S.

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Lawyer says cult leader Tony Alamo should get new trial
Theres a good selection of news apps for the iPad, but the recently released ABC News for iPad has got to be one of the more innovative ones. Eschewing a typical menu of headlines for a giant, interactive globe, ABC has gone to great lengths to give iPad users an engaging news-reading experience.
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ABC News for iPad features innovative interface
When it comes to beef, tri-tip rules as the king of the California grill. Now this humble, easy-to-cook cut is gaining a toehold in other parts of the nation and is even wowing diners in the Big Apple

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Tri-tip is ‘California’s Cut’ — and a gift to the nation
11 News will be live streaming the news conference held by Colorado State Patrol regarding an officer-involved shooting on the Redlands Tuesday night.
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11 News to live stream Colorado State Patrol shooting news conference starting at 2 p.m.
Bacardi pineapple cake with white chocolate and caramel buttercream Prep time: 1 hour, 20 minutes “Wine-tasting cakes” from “Booze Cakes” are flavored with merlot and chocolate or chardonnay and anise.

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Wine Buzz: Desserts with a kick
Thursday's Connector: Tony Blair CNN (blog) The global film competition is an opportunity for young people to express their faith through film – whether it be Christianity, Hinduism or Islam.
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Thursday’s Connector: Tony Blair – CNN (blog)
Judge sets $2 million bond for ex-mogul Conrad Black Salon He later converted to Hinduism and has tried his luck at professional poker playing. The right to self-defense is rarely invoked in a murder trial
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Judge sets $2 million bond for ex-mogul Conrad Black – Salon